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Association of Physicians of India (API), Mysore Branch, Department of General Medicine, JSS Medical College (JSSMC) and Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI)
May 19, 2017KAPICON-2017, 35th Annual State Conference, District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa inaugurates, Dr. K.R. Raveendra, Chairman of API-Karnataka Chapter presides, Dr. Pramoda Devi Wadiyar guest of honour, Dr. H. Basavana Gowdappa, Chairman of KAPICON-2017, Dr. B.J. Subash Chandra, Organising Secretary and Dr. K.M. Srinath, Treasurer, will be present, Sri Rajendra Auditorium, JSS Medical College premises, 6…
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Barren Bandipur springs back to life again!
May 19, 2017After a devastating drought for two years, Bandipur National Park is now springing back to life with lush greenery, thanks to copious rains and effective measures taken by the Forest Department. The park is opening its arms to welcome tourists flocking the forest area, spread across 1,027 sq kms, to enjoy the tranquil atmosphere.
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MUDA’s Affordable Group Housing Scheme Thousands seek applications
May 18, 2017Mysuru: The fear of Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) that there will be no demand for the Affordable Group Housing Scheme was unfounded as thousands of people who want to own a house in Mysuru are queuing up in front of its office on JLB Road. MUDA is giving applications for the “Demand Survey” being…
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DC directs Tahsildars to solve drinking water problem; relief to ryots
May 18, 2017Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep has asked the Tahsildars of the district to solve the drinking water supply problem and release the compensation to the farmers at the earliest. Chairing a meeting on drought relief, drinking water problem and other revenue-related issues, at his office here yesterday, in which officials from various Departments attended, he…
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Akrama-Sakrama: Houses built on 30X40 sites in urban areas to be regularised
May 18, 2017Bengaluru: The Karnataka Cabinet yesterday approved a flat Rs. 10,000 penalty for regularising unauthorised dwelling houses built on plots measuring up to 30X40 sqft on Government land within certain limits of Urban Local Bodies. This is applicable to sites located within 18 km of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) limits and within 10 km of…
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Janatakal mining case: HDK gets anticipatory bail
May 18, 2017Bengaluru: The Additional City Civil and Sessions Court on Wednesday granted interim anticipatory bail to former CM H.D. Kumaraswamy (HDK) in Janatakal illegal mining case being probed by the Special Investigation Team (SIT). The Court granted conditional interim bail to Kumaraswamy directing him to appear before the Investigating Officer whenever he is summoned and also…
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Museum on Wheels flagged off
May 18, 2017Mysuru: Nearly 60 students, parents and the public gathered enthusiastically at the Wellington House on Irwin Road, to be a part of the World Museum Day, on a wet Thursday morning. MLA Vasu flagged off the ‘Museum on Wheels’ bus ride here this morning. He said that the efforts of the Department of Archaeology, Heritage…
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Handloom, handicrafts and jewellery expo to conclude on May 21
May 18, 2017‘Cottons of India,’ the ongoing expo-cum-sale of handloom, handicrafts and jewellery, at Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry on Vinoba Road in city, will conclude on May 21. The expo will be open from 10 am to 9 pm.
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Generic Vs Branded medicines
May 18, 2017By N.K.A. Ballal, Retd. Sr. Vice-President, ITDC A recent government order asking doctors to prescribe medicines by their generic names and not by brands has sent the medical community into a tizzy. But a basic question comes first: Are our generic medicines manufactured for internal consumption safe? Ironically, India is the largest manufacturer of generic…
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